Shout out for the South Manchester scouts and residents for their fantastic efforts in the #GreatBritshSpringClean..over 50 bags over the three weeks!

The Manchester Swifts Project comes to an end & Manchester, Swift City, is born. Thanks to Roshni of @rspb.bsky.social as she leaves for pastures new. It's been a fab project to support and we have over 40 more swift boxes in Chorlton Park ..homes eagerly awaiting the swifts' return this Summer

Thank you to Godfrey and his team of litter pickers who Cllr Dave and I joined this morning in Hough End Fields. A fun hour despite the cold the rain and the wind! @McrLabour@bsky.social @jomidge.bsky.social

Moscow stands to gain from higher energy prices and the diversion of air-defences to the Middle East.

EU Foreign Ministers were clear that Ukraine remains Europe’s top security priority.

Attention for Ukraine will not be allowed to fizzle out.

Extract from my press conference ↓

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👉 Manchester selects Glenbrook for 100% affordable Hulme scheme www.placenorthwest.co.uk/manchester-s...

Let credit unions serve their communities Don’t let outdated laws hold credit unions back.

Credit unions help people access fair, ethical finance. But an outdated law is holding them back.

I’ve signed this petition to update the rules so credit unions can grow and serve more communities.

Sign here 👇 party.coop/campaign/com...

Climate scepticism is growing, UK MPs and councillors must act now A cross party caucus of parliament members is championing a new approach to environmental policy and action, but it can’t stop in Westminster.  Senior politicians and party leaders within the Conserva...

Climate scepticism is growing, UK MPs and councillors must act now – EnvironmentJournal

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Coming to the aid of your ally. You’d think that on this topic if no other, Tony Blair would have the self -awareness to keep his opinions to himself. Apparently not

Don't worry about it

...we've not joined

Turnout in Gorton & Denton is 47.62%.

It was 47.8% at the general election in 2024.

Neighbour does not hate neighbour in Gorton and Denton. That’s why Labour will beat Reform | Angeliki Stogia We see Thursday’s byelection as a straight fight between us and Farage’s poisonous politics, says Angeliki Stogia, Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection

Great piece here from Angeliki who is fighting a great campaign
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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper: “Sudan is the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century.

“I spoke to an aid worker who has worked in conflict zones for 20 years. She said she had never seen sexual violence on this scale. “

Jim Ratcliffe sorry his ‘choice of language offended some people’ after saying UK colonised by immigrants – politics live Manchester United owner responds to criticism by saying: ‘It is critical that we maintain an open debate on the challenges facing the UK’

Sorry..not sorry...
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Entirely my experience too - much easier to get appointments for me and mine

I'll give it a bit longer, but I think I'm gonna sack off the private health (it's was only ever for getting fast examinations)

Come on the North...🌹

173. The man Putin can’t silence: Bill Browder and sanctioning Russia Spotify video

This is illuminating. Do listen
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A Wilder Land Use Framework The UK Government is running a consultation to hear what people think about their Land Use Framework. Read our response to the consultation.

With a new Land Use Framework looming, the UK Government has the opportunity to take these steps for England.

We’ve called for rewilding to be at the heart of this framework👇
https://f.mtr.cool/llzmkkncpq

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Given his appalling remarks about Sunak its absolutely shocking that Konstantin Kisin is anywhere near the mainstream let alone on #bbcqt

We used to have 6 banks, nowdown to one and NatWest has told they plan to close in May. We will do all in our power to challenge this. @mathewhbenham.bsky.social @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social @jomidge.bsky.social @jeffsmithetc@bsky.social

A lovely ..if chilly..wassail organised by the #FriendsofChorltonPark tonight..singing crafting and wassailing and drinking mulled wine ...also with the fabulous #UnityArts @jomidge.bsky.social

i post this every september

I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.

The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.

Greater Manchester Police has consistently met government targets on hiring - keeping our community safe. 🌇 👮

But it faces significant funding issues which need resolving.

I've raised GMP funding with the Home Secretary. Adequate funding is needed to allow our Force to do their vital work.

Today Labour is pushing forward and bringing your energy bills down with our Warm Homes Plan.🏠

Backed by £15 billion in investment - we are tackling fuel poverty by changing our energy system to provide you with clean, green, affordable energy.💡 🌳

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride £1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more

Labour is investing £1.5 billion into our arts, museums, libraries & heritage sites over the next 5 years:

💷£760m – museums
🎭£425m – arts venues
🏛️£230m – heritage buildings
📚£27.5m – libraries

✅ Protecting venues
✅ Securing jobs
✅ Making culture accessible to everyone

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Reform’s Laila Cunningham is stoking hatred by saying women in burkas have something to hide.

This is yet more dangerous rhetoric from Reform. We’re better than this and she knows it.

Maybe she's just projecting? Given her boss hid his extra earnings – it’s no wonder she’s so quick to distrust.

Delighted to join @heidialexander.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social & GM leaders for the signing of the concordat between the Government & GM on the huge commitment to NPR, including work on a through, underground station at Piccadilly.

It will be a game-changer for connectivity in the North.

Ocean heat content increased by 23 billion trillion joules, which was around 39 times greater than global primary energy use this year. This is the largest rise in OHC since 2017; overall OHC has increased by over 500 zettajoules since the 1940s.

We’re now on BlueSky!

The Flood Hub is a one-stop shop for flood information & resources, helping households, businesses & #communities across the North West become more flood #resilient 🏘️💧.

Follow us as we share our advice & practical tips on #flood resilience.

Visit us at: thefloodhub.co.uk